Monitored but not sufficiently guided - A qualitative descriptive interview study of maternity care experiences and needs in women with chronic medical conditions

CONCLUSIONS: Across various types of chronic medical conditions, women expressed a need for increased continuity in specialised maternity care. Healthcare professionals should help women with chronic medical conditions navigate the healthcare system and interpret complex information.IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Pregnancy should be recognised as a significant life event, even though the childbearing woman is living with a chronic medical condition, and professionals should emphasise the aspects of pregnancy that develop uncomplicated. Information about the anticipated development of chronic medical conditions postpartum and concerns regarding breastfeeding could preferably be addressed during pregnancy. Continuity of care was particularly important to the women and could relieve some of the worrying women experienced during pregnancy.PMID:34763179 | DOI:10.1016/j.midw.2021.103167
Source: Midwifery - Category: Midwifery Authors: Source Type: research